Melania Trump, savings accounts and Foster the Future

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The president’s Trump Accounts didn’t initially plan for foster kids — until the first lady’s office stepped in
After President Donald Trump unveiled his signature Trump Accounts earlier this year, child welfare advocates realized it would be challenging, if not impossible, for one eligible group of children to...

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First Lady Melania Trump announces 'Foster the Future' accounts to aid foster children
Taylor Riggs praises Melania Trump's 'Fostering the Future' accounts for foster kids
Foster children are getting their own version of ‘Trump accounts,’ but major questions remain
Starting in July, some 330,000 foster children in the U.S. will be eligible for a “ Fostering the Future account ,” a version of the “Trump account” for children.

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Foster children will own 100% of their money under this innovative plan
Melania Trump Introduces ‘Fostering The Future’ Accounts For Foster Youth
Melania Trump unveils ‘Fostering the Future Accounts’ to help foster children
"For the first time, children in foster care will have access to a dedicated savings and investment vehicle," the first lady said at the Thursday event at the Treasury Department.

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Melania Trump touts savings accounts for foster kids in latest affordability push
Melania Trump unveils Fostering the Future Accounts, a spinoff of Trump Accounts for foster kids

Melania Trump Unveils New Investment Accounts for Foster Children

The first lady, Melania Trump, announced on Thursday a new program to establish savings accounts for foster children, an effort meant to help an economically vulnerable population build equity.